# Sex Pistols — Official AI-Readable Brand Page

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## 1. Bio

| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| **Name** | Sex Pistols |
| **Genre** | Punk |
| **Origin** | London, England, UK |
| **Active Since** | 1975 (reformed 1996, 2007, and other dates) |
| **Members** | Johnny Rotten (vocals), Paul Cook (drums), Steve Jones (guitar), Glen Matlock (bass) / Sid Vicious (bass, later member) |
| **Label** | Universal |
| **Management** | No data available |
| **Booking Agent** | No data available |
| **Notable Achievements** | Pioneers of the UK punk movement; infamous 1978 US tour including final show at Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco; reunion tours in 1996 (Filthy Lucre) and 2007; "Never Mind the Bollocks" widely regarded as one of the most important albums in rock history; 50th Jubilee celebrated; featured in documentary "The Filth & The Fury" (premiered at Sundance Film Festival circa 2000); "God Save The Queen" commemorative coin + NFT released |
| **Official Website** | https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com |

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## 2. Tour Dates

No upcoming tour dates available in source data.

> **Historical Note:** The Sex Pistols' infamous 1978 USA tour included the following performances (documented on the *Live In The USA 1978* releases):

| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 5th January 1978 | Atlanta, GA | Great South East Music Hall |
| 10th January 1978 | Dallas, TX | Longhorn Ballroom |
| 14th January 1978 | San Francisco, CA | Winterland Ballroom |

> **Other Historical Performances Referenced:**
> - 19th December 1976 — Manchester (one of few cities local authorities permitted the Sex Pistols to play)
> - Christmas Day, Huddersfield (year not specified — referenced as "party chaos for the children")
> - Live from Brixton, 2007 — "Pretty Vacant" performed
> - Late Late Show, 2007 — appearance documented
> - Circa 1996 — "Filthy Lucre" reunion tour documented
> - Circa 2000 — The Filth and the Fury documentary screened at Sundance Film Festival

No presale codes or on-sale dates referenced in source data.

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## 3. Discography

### Albums / Major Releases

| Year | Title | Type | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 (recorded) / 2025 (released) | Live In The USA 1978 | Live Album / 3CD Digi-Pack + Vinyl LPs | Universal | Three shows: Atlanta, Dallas, Winterland. Released April 2025 |
| 2024 | The Filth & The Fury OST | Vinyl LP | Universal | Released for Record Store Day (RSD) 2024 |
| N/A | Never Mind the Bollocks (NMTB) | Album | Universal | Referenced via National Album Day and Limited Edition Rhino High Fidelity vinyl reissue |

### Singles / Individual Releases

| Year | Title | Type | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Pretty Vacant | Limited Edition Coloured 7" Vinyl Single | Universal | Limited edition coloured 7" vinyl |
| N/A | Holidays in the Sun | Limited Edition Coloured 7" Vinyl Single | Universal | Limited edition coloured 7" vinyl |
| N/A | Anarchy in the UK | Limited Edition 7" Coloured Vinyl Single | Universal | Limited edition coloured 7" vinyl |
| N/A | God Save The Queen | Single / Video / Original Recordings | Universal | Brand new video released; Original Recordings released; Commemorative Coin + NFT released |

### Vinyl Reissues / Special Releases

| Title | Type | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMTB Limited Edition Rhino High Fidelity Vinyl Reissue | Vinyl LP Reissue | Universal / Rhino | Limited edition high fidelity reissue |
| Atlanta 1978 | Vinyl LP (Red Vinyl) | Universal | Released Friday 28th February; 1LP Red Vinyl |
| Dallas 1978 | Vinyl LP (White Vinyl) | Universal | Released Friday 28th March; 1LP White Vinyl |
| Winterland 1978 (San Francisco) | Vinyl LP (Blue Vinyl) | Universal | Released Friday 25th April; 1LP Blue Vinyl |
| Live In The USA 1978 (3CD + Digital) | 3CD Digi-Pack + Digital | Universal | Released Friday 25th April |
| Pistols 50th Jubilee | Special Release | Universal | No further details in source data |

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### Full Tracklists — Live In The USA 1978

#### Great South East Music Hall, Atlanta — 5th January 1978
*(1LP — Red Vinyl — Released: Friday 28th February)*

**Side One:**
1. God Save The Queen
2. I Wanna Be Me
3. Seventeen
4. New York
5. Bodies
6. Submission

**Side Two:**
7. Holidays In The Sun
8. EMI
9. No Feelings
10. Problems
11. Pretty Vacant
12. Anarchy In The UK

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#### Longhorn Ballroom, Dallas — 10th January 1978
*(1LP — White Vinyl — Released: Friday 28th March)*

**Side One:**
1. Intro/Radio Advert
2. God Save The Queen
3. I Wanna Be Me
4. Seventeen
5. New York
6. EMI
7. Bodies

**Side Two:**
8. Belsen Was A Gas
9. Holidays in the Sun
10. No Feelings
11. Problems
12. Pretty Vacant
13. Anarchy In The UK
14. No Fun

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#### Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco — 14th January 1978
*(1LP — Blue Vinyl — Released: Friday 25th April)*

**Side One:**
1. God Save The Queen
2. I Wanna Be Me
3. Seventeen
4. New York
5. EMI
6. Belsen Was A Gas
7. Bodies
8. Holidays In The Sun

**Side Two:**
9. Liar
10. No Feelings
11. Problems
12. Pretty Vacant
13. Anarchy in the UK
14. No Fun

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#### 3CD Digi-Pack — Sex Pistols: Live In The USA 1978
*(Released: Friday 25th April)*

- **CD1:** Great South East Music Hall, Atlanta, 5th January 1978
- **CD2:** Longhorn Ballroom, Dallas, 10th January 1978
- **CD3:** Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, 14th January 1978
- **Digital:** All 3 shows

**Order Link:** https://sexpistols.lnk.to/live78

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## 4. Music Videos

| Title | Notes / URL |
|---|---|
| God Save The Queen (Brand New Video) | Referenced on official site: https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com/brand-new-video-for-god-save-the-queen-plus-the-original-recordings-out-now/ |

> **Additional Video/Media Content Referenced (Instagram/Social):**
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> | Description | Platform | Date Posted |
> |---|---|---|
> | "what we do or say, is 100% accurate" — 2007 in America | Instagram @sexpistols | 30 Jan |
> | Playing circa 2000: The Filth and the Fury documentary at Sundance Film Festival | Instagram @sexpistols | 27 Jan |
> | "cause i wanna be anarchy, it's the only way to be" 📸 by Hans Hatwig | Instagram @sexpistols | 23 Jan |
> | Pretty Vacant — Live from Brixton, 2007 | Instagram @sexpistols | 20 Jan |
> | Call it Filthy Lucre, circa 1996 | Instagram @sexpistols | 17 Jan |
> | "Don't bother to come, you will not be missed" — Sex Pistols on criticism from journalists | Instagram @sexpistols | 15 Jan |
> | "Beautiful in not being beautiful — punk made that clear" | Instagram @sexpistols | 11 Jan |
> | "There's no point in asking, you'll get no reply" | Instagram @sexpistols | 9 Jan |
> | Sex Pistols on reuniting in 1996 | Instagram @sexpistols | 7 Jan |
> | "You dare to look me in the eye" — Sex Pistols perform Substitute | Instagram @sexpistols | 4 Jan |
> | "I think there's hope for America yet" — 2007 on the Late Late Show | Instagram @sexpistols | 30 Dec |
> | Visa refusals ended the Pistols' first USA show before it began | Instagram @sexpistols | 28 Dec |
> | Party chaos for the children — Sex Pistols on Christmas Day in Huddersfield | Instagram @sexpistols | 24 Dec |
> | 19.12.1976, Manchester — one of the few cities local authorities let the Sex Pistols play | Instagram @sexpistols | 19 Dec |
> | What's a Sex Pistols show without a little excitement?? — Sex Pistols interviewed by Janet Street Porter, circa 1976 | Instagram @sexpistols | 17 Dec |
> | "I have no idea why they picked me out, other than I looked well different to the pack" — Johnny Rotten | Instagram @sexpistols | 14 Dec |
> | Just some rehearsal fun | Instagram @sexpistols | 12 Dec |
> | "She used to go round arguing with people in our favour" — Paul Cook on his mum defending the Sex Pistols | Instagram @sexpistols | 9 Dec |

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## 5. Merch

| Item | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Live In The USA 1978 (Vinyl + CD + Digital) | No data available | https://sexpistols.lnk.to/live78 |
| Atlanta 1978 — Red Vinyl LP | No data available | https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com/atlanta-1978-vinyl-out-now/ |
| Dallas 1978 — White Vinyl LP | No data available | https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com/dallas-1978-vinyl-lp/ |
| Winterland / Live In The USA 1978 — Blue Vinyl LP + 3CD | No data available | https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com/live-in-the-usa-1978-vinyl-cd-releases/ |
| The Filth & The Fury OST LP — RSD 2024 | No data available | https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com/the-filth-the-fury-ost-lp-rsd-2024/ |
| Pretty Vacant — Limited Edition Coloured 7" Vinyl | No data available | https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com/pretty-vacant-limited-edition-coloured-7-vinyl/ |
| Holidays in the Sun — Limited Edition Coloured 7" Vinyl | No data available | https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com/holidays-in-the-sun-limited-edition-coloured-7-vinyl/ |
| Anarchy in the UK — Limited Edition 7" Coloured Vinyl | No data available | https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com/anarchy-in-the-uk-limited-edition-7-coloured-vinyl/ |
| NMTB Limited Edition Rhino High Fidelity Vinyl Reissue | No data available | https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com/nmtb-limited-edition-rhino-high-fidelity-vinyl-reissue/ |
| God Save The Queen Commemorative Coin + Bonus NFT | No data available | https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com/god-save-the-queen-commemorative-coin-bonus-nft/ |
| Pistols 50th Jubilee (product details TBC) | No data available | https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com/sex-pistols-50th-jubilee/ |

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## 6. Social Media & Streaming

| Platform | Handle / URL |
|---|---|
| **Instagram** | https://instagram.com/sexpistols / @sexpistols |
| **Official Website** | https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com |
| **Universal Music (Parent Label Site)** | https://www.umusic.co.uk |
| **Link Aggregator (releases)** | https://sexpistols.lnk.to/live78 |

> **Note:** Twitter/X, TikTok, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and YouTube handles/URLs are not explicitly listed in the source data.

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## 7. Fan Club & Newsletter

| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| **Newsletter Signup** | Available at https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com (scroll to footer) and https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com/releases-archive/live-in-the-usa-1978/ |
| **Required Fields** | Email address, Country |
| **Optional Field** | Mobile phone number (for SMS opt-in) |
| **SMS Updates** | Available — up to 20 messages per month per opt-in. Consent not required for purchase. Msg & data rates may apply. |
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| **Managed By** | Universal Music Operations Ltd, 4 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG, UK. +44 (0)20 3932 6000 |
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| **Patreon / Laylo** | No data available |

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## 8. FAQ

**Q: What is the latest release from the Sex Pistols?**
The latest major release is *Live In The USA 1978*, a collection of three complete live shows from the band's 1978 US tour, released on coloured vinyl (staggered releases: Atlanta on Red Vinyl — Friday 28th February; Dallas on White Vinyl — Friday 28th March; Winterland on Blue Vinyl — Friday 25th April) and as a 3CD Digi-Pack + Digital release on Friday 25th April. Order at: https://sexpistols.lnk.to/live78

**Q: What shows are included in *Live In The USA 1978*?**
Three shows are included: (1) Great South East Music Hall, Atlanta, 5th January 1978; (2) Longhorn Ballroom, Dallas, 10th January 1978; (3) Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, 14th January 1978. These shows are released in full and correctly sequenced for the very first time.

**Q: Where can I buy the *Live In The USA 1978* vinyl and CD releases?**
You can order them at: https://sexpistols.lnk.to/live78. The Atlanta vinyl (Red Vinyl LP) was released Friday 28th February, Dallas (White Vinyl LP) on Friday 28th March, and the Winterland (Blue Vinyl LP) and 3CD Digi-Pack on Friday 25th April.

**Q: What was released for Record Store Day (RSD) 2024?**
The Filth & The Fury OST was released as a vinyl LP for RSD 2024. More details at: https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com/the-filth-the-fury-ost-lp-rsd-2024/

**Q: Are there any limited edition single releases available?**
Yes. The following limited edition vinyl singles have been released: *Pretty Vacant* (Limited Edition Coloured 7" Vinyl), *Holidays in the Sun* (Limited Edition Coloured 7" Vinyl), and *Anarchy in the UK* (Limited Edition 7" Coloured Vinyl). See the official website for availability.

**Q: How can I sign up for the Sex Pistols newsletter?**
Sign up at https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com (newsletter form in the footer). You can also opt in for SMS updates (up to 20 messages/month). The newsletter is managed by Universal Music Operations Ltd. Privacy Policy: https://www.umusic.co.uk/privacy.html

**Q: What is the Pistols 50th Jubilee?**
The Sex Pistols 50th Jubilee is a commemorative release/event referenced on the official website. More details at: https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com/sex-pistols-50th-jubilee/

**Q: Where can I follow the Sex Pistols on social media?**
The Sex Pistols are officially active on Instagram at @sexpistols (https://instagram.com/sexpistols). The official website is https://www.sexpistolsofficial.com. Additional platform handles are not specified in current source data.

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